your morning coffee podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Spotify debate, Indies, Heap & More

Episode 246 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

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Music Business News Last Week

Music Business News Last Week: Tours, Superfans, Jobs & More

Things were busy in music business news last week, with the industry asking big questions, fans stepping up to support artists, new superfan-focused tech, and more…

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independent musician news

Independent Musician News: Fake Streams, Sync, Singles, More

Last week, our tips, advice and independent musician news covered how to become a better live singer, the true costs of artificial streams, a guide to getting music synced, and more..

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Bandsintown Top Tours

Top Tours Chart powered by Bandsintown

Hypebot now publishes an exclusive Top Tours Chart of the most popular tours and tour announcements powered by Bandsintown. The Top Tours Chart is based on data from 95 million registered music fans and across its growing tour date distribution network that includes Spotify, Google, Apple, Shazam and more.

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dj international visa

Bringing International DJs to US: Key Visa Considerations

Bringing international DJs and other performers to US venues and festivals can supercharge events. But particularly in the current political climate missteps in the visa process can lead to costly cancellations and legal trouble. This timely guide from Pablo G. Velez, Esq. outlines key immigration requirements and offers expert tips.

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the day that music cares

‘The Day That Music Cares’ – How to do your part

The Recording Academy and Music Cares’ annual The Day That Music Cares is a day of volunteer action.

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cost of artificial streams

Real Cost of Artificial Streams for Indie Artists and Labels

Learn the real cost of artificial streams, how they hurt independent musicians and why real growth is the only path to lasting success.

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consumers value live music and local venues

Consumers value live music, local venues, new survey shows

The new Music Fans’ Voice survey looks at the attitudes and preferences of 8100 UK fans and why consumers value live music and local venues.

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the day that music cares

Friday is ‘The Day That Music Cares’ – How to get involved

This Friday April 25, 2025 is The Recording Academy and Music Cares’ annual ‘The Day That Music Cares’ volunteer day of action. It’s not too late to get involved! “Whether. Continue reading

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The Music Industry wants solutions. But do Listeners see problems?

The music industry is chasing its next wave of growth, but what if the problems it’s solving aren’t the ones that matter to fans? Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA explores that while the music industry wants solutions, real innovation will only happen where the needs of artist, listener, and platform align.

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